Welcome to an Overview for Islam.

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Founder - The founder of Islam was Muhammed in 627 A.D. DEC587-36.jpg

Leader - The leader in Islam is the Holy Prophet.

Places of worship - Mecca, mosques, also business, a house, office, they believe that they can pray where ever. mecca.gif

Religion began - Middle east north Africa, Asia about 600 years after Christ.

Beliefs - Faith in the unity of god, in angels, in prophets, in books of revelation, in an afterlife

(God) - Yes, the Islamic believe in a god. The god's names is Allah. He is compassionate, kind, loving, wise, a healer, a forgiver, a protector, and the creator.

Sacred writing of this religion - Koran it tell them how to live.

Religious practices of this religion - They follow the five pillars of faith. They are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Siyam, Hajj.

Religious festivals - Islam has two festivals. They are Idalfitr, and Idaladha. koran_gold_400q.jpg

The main symbols of this religion - A star and a crescent symbol crescent-200.gif